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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Not for Macbook Pro

Written by JH from Pensacola

Mar 13, 2009

Warning: This adaptor doesn't work with the new macbook pro. You should use the DVI to HDMI cable if you are looking to hook your macbook pro up to a flat screen display.

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Doesn't work with all TV's

Written by HM from Silver Spring

Feb 7, 2009

Works fine for presentations on the LCD projectors I've tried. Connecting to a Sony Bravia--the TV doesn't
recognize that a computer is connected, and won't allow you to select the PC input (is dimmed). Workaround: Connected a shutdown netbook via 15pin cable, the TV then can figure out that the PC port is live and can then select the PC port input, then switched the cable over to the Mac, and it then works fine. Am guessing there is probably some
ground or other sense pin that is not properly being seen.

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

6 Month Life Span

Written by CD from Oklahoma City

Jan 19, 2009

This is the second adapter that I have had die at 6 months. The adapter works fine, but is poorly constructed in that it is not very durable. I never flex, bend, fold, twist, etc. the adapter, yet both have stopped passing the red signal. Going to have to buy a third one tomorrow.

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Resolution Problem

Written by TB from Madison

Oct 18, 2008

It seems like a good product, and i'm not sure if I just have settings wrong on my macbook, my monitor or if i'm doing something else wrong. Either way I can never get the screen resolution right. I've tried all the different resolutions and they all either stretch windows horizontally or vertically. I've read about other people having similar problems but i've never read a solution.

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

How long does it take for Apple to fix something that is obviously faulty?

Written by EK from Edmonton

Jun 22, 2008

Apple has us over a barrel here; the adapter is extremely shoddily made, but it is the only way to attach my macbook to my VGA monitor. As others have written, at first it works very well (for this reason I gave is some stars), but after just a very short while, it begins to "lose red." First it happened when I didn't have the adapter very carefully placed so there were no bends, but I figured that one out very quickly. After a month or so, the colours would change when ever anybody walked by the monitor, shifting the adapter only slightly. After only a week or two of this, it started to change colours all the time on its own. Yesterday I finally connected the new one I had bought immediately, months ago, after reading all of these reviews; I didn't want to be left without one when the first one would inevitably break. I'm now about to order two more for the same reason. How long does it take for Apple to fix a product that EVERYONE has problems with? I shouldn't have to stock up, especially when it costs $25.00 Canadian, plus shipping. I might as well start looking into buying a new monitor with a different connection considering the amount I'm spending on replacing this adapter.

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

A flawed design

Written by PA from cary

Apr 20, 2008

First of all, could they make this cable any shorter? After laying down 20 bux i had to find a radio shack to get a vga extension cable for this cable.... then, it turns out that the mini dvi connecter has just about zero connection strength. move the cable just slightly and out comes the dvi connector... whoever designed this should feel ashamed!

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Great but...

Written by JC from salem

Mar 28, 2008

for every day use it does not last :( i needed a knew one, 3 1/2 months later... Also it works great when the cord lining doesn't come lose :(

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Great but doesn't last as long as it should.

Written by TF from suwanee

Mar 22, 2008

This cable is first of all annoying to use because of its way of becoming easily detached at the wrong times. But it worked great for about 6 months then it suddenly screws up and turns the monitor color purple and after a minute of fidgeting with it it will work... then a minute later it wont. Needs improvement

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Apple have got a little flaky these days...

Written by WE from Knoxville

Jan 14, 2008

I got this adapter shortly after my MacBook, so that I could do presentations and other such things, as well as using the same external monitor I used with my old laptop, and at first I was a little depressed, because the adapter cost $20, half the price of the cable from my monitor to the computer. It worked well enough, however, so I was happy, at least until I had the product for a few months, and the quality of the picture started deteriorating unless the adapter was placed just so.

My advice to likely purchasers is to treat this adapter better than you'd treat the laptop it's hooked up to -- it works, so long as you don't let it get too poorly handled. Quite frankly, this is not what I expected from a company that has made much of its fortunes from the educational sector, where computers and their peripherals take a lot more abuse than I can dish out.

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Cable should last longer than 1 month

Written by LC from Topeka

Jan 9, 2008

Hi, I have used this cable a handful of times, (with my 13-inch Macbook) on a Sharp projector, to have the biggest movie screen around. I was with a large group last night and the thing just wouldn't work. Thankfully there was a (gulp) Dell around that had a VGA output so I wasn't completely stranded. Maybe I can get my money back... It worked great, for 3 weeks. Not what I expected from Mac.

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Dead on Arrival

Written by CS from Doylestown

Dec 8, 2007

Didn't work with my MacBook or any other MacBook I tried. Not a problem with the monitor- it works fine with an iBook and several PC's

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

Great...for a time

Written by CK from New Orleans

Feb 2, 2007

Worked well connecting my 12" G4 PowerBook - it's the ONLY way to connect an external monitor. UNTIL the adapter turned a year old. Poor cord design resulting in some kind of short in the adapter. Now the only way to see anything but an all-purple (or red or yellow) monitor screen is to twist the adapter's cord into a crazy pretzel. Very shoddy manufacturing. If Apple's continuing the use of mini-DVI, they need to devise a better solution than this!

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

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Written by TM from Lakewood

Dec 4, 2006

The Adapter works, but we knew that.

This came with the ibook but now costs $19. This is not an accessory, it is a necessity. All other laptops can be plugged into an external monitor without having to pay $19 for an adapter. Pretty upsetting, Apple's been getting on my nerves with charging extra for something that should come with the laptop or ipod. Examples: Ipod originally came with a firewire cable, usb cable, and a/c adapter. Now comes with USB cable and costs $30 for the a/c adapter!

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Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter

OK, but not Energy-star compliant

Written by DC from OTTAWA

Aug 7, 2006

I've been using an LG LCD panel as an external display on my first-gen TiBook. Bought a new MacBook, and ordered the Mini-DVI to VGA adaptor so I could continue to use my LCD display. The Adapter works fine, but with one problem - when I sleep (or power-down) the MacBook, the LCD display does not go into low-power mode like it did on the TiBook. The LCD stays on in full-power mode, with a little pop-up warning "no signal". This is disappointing, since Apple claims the MacBook is Energy-star compliant. The MacBook may be, but its accessories should be as well.

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